CVE-2017-12279 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the packet processing code of Cisco IOS Software for Cisco Aironet Access Points could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to retrieve content from memory on an affected device, which could lead to the disclosure of confidential information. The vulnerability is due to insufficient condition checks that are performed by the affected device when the device adds padding to egress packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted IP packet to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve content from memory on the affected device, which could lead to the disclosure of confidential information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc21581.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Aironet Ap Firmware	-
Cisco	Aironet Ap	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101643Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039720Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101643Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039720Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-12279?

CVE-2017-12279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the packet processing code of Cisco IOS Software for Cisco Aironet Access Points could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to retrieve content from memory on an affected dev...

How severe is CVE-2017-12279?

CVE-2017-12279 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12279?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Aironet Ap Firmware, Cisco Aironet Ap.